Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Chicago (CPT - CHI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,210	Ethiopian 2 stops 26 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Thu, Jul 23	The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Chicago is currently $1,210
Cheapest one-way flight	$772	Turkish Airlines 1 stop 25 hr Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Cape Town to Chicago is currently $772
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,230	Ethiopian, Etihad 2 stops 50 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cape Town to Chicago is currently $1,230
Cheapest business class flights	$2,983	Ethiopian 2 stops 26 hr Mon, Jul 6 — Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cape Town to Chicago is currently $2,983

Fastest flight	19 hr 30 min	The fastest flight with stops from Cape Town to Chicago takes 19 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Chicago is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $900–1,100
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,100–1,500

Popular airlines from Cape Town to Chicago

United

from $1,431

Typical price: $1,050–2,150

250 weekly connecting flights

CPT - ORD Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Delta

from $1,372

Typical price: $1,050–2,200

83 weekly connecting flights

CPT - MDW, ORD Every Tue, Fri, Sun
British Airways

from $1,961

Typical price: $1,600–3,150

18 weekly connecting flights

CPT - ORD Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,261

Typical price: $1,200–2,350

14 weekly connecting flights

CPT - ORD Every day
KLM

from $1,268

Typical price: $1,200–2,350

12 weekly connecting flights

CPT - ORD Every day
Ethiopian

from $1,210

Typical price: $1,000–2,000

12 weekly connecting flights

CPT - ORD Every day

Popular airports near Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town South Africa 24 min 11 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Cape Town to Chicago are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $900 to $1,100.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $1,210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Turkish Airlines from $772.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Cape Town to Chicago is $1,431, flying from Jul 27 to Aug 9.
The cheapest Delta flight from Cape Town to Chicago is $1,372, flying from May 21 to Jun 5.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Cape Town to Chicago is $1,961, flying from May 21 to Jun 4.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cape Town to Chicago is $1,261, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 11.
The cheapest KLM flight from Cape Town to Chicago is $1,268, flying from May 7 to May 23.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Cape Town to Chicago is $1,210, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 23.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Chicago starts at $1,210 from Thu, Jul 9 to Thu, Jul 23. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $772 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.

19 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Cape Town to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cape Town to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cape Town to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cape Town to Chicago.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 250 connecting flights per week. United flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cape Town to Chicago are:

Delta offers 83 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
British Airways offers 18 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Turkish Airlines offers 14 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
KLM offers 12 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Ethiopian offers 12 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cape Town and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Cape Town to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian from $1,210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Turkish Airlines from $772.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Cape Town to Chicago is $1,431, flying from Jul 27 to Aug 9.
The cheapest Delta flight from Cape Town to Chicago is $1,372, flying from May 21 to Jun 5.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Cape Town to Chicago is $1,961, flying from May 21 to Jun 4.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Cape Town to Chicago is $1,261, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 11.
The cheapest KLM flight from Cape Town to Chicago is $1,268, flying from May 7 to May 23.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Cape Town to Chicago is $1,210, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 23.

No airline flies direct from Cape Town to Chicago.

There are 250 United connecting flights from Cape Town to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 83 Delta connecting flights from Cape Town to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 18 British Airways connecting flights from Cape Town to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Cape Town to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 KLM connecting flights from Cape Town to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 Ethiopian connecting flights from Cape Town to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cape Town and Chicago at price $1,230 is offered by Ethiopian, Etihad from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Cape Town to Chicago.

There are 250 United connecting flights from Cape Town to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 83 Delta connecting flights from Cape Town to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 18 British Airways connecting flights from Cape Town to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Cape Town to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 KLM connecting flights from Cape Town to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 Ethiopian connecting flights from Cape Town to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Chicago.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cape Town to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cape Town and Chicago start at $2,983 from Mon, Jul 6 to Wed, Jul 22 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cape Town and Chicago start at $1,210 from Thu, Jul 9 to Thu, Jul 23.

To book business class trips from Cape Town to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cape Town and Chicago starts at $1,230 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Ethiopian, Etihad.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Cape Town and Chicago at price $1,230 is offered by Ethiopian, Etihad from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.